Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in The Frenches
Need extract fan repair in The Frenches? We diagnose first, fix the price and book the work around your hours, finishing with a written report and photos.
- A belt-driven fan that squeals
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A humming noise from the fan motor
How we handle extract fan repair in The Frenches
Extract fan repair starts with a diagnosis. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt, while a fan that will not start may have a motor or control fault. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before any work starts. Typical jobs include a fan shaking on its mountings and an old fan that needs replacing, on roof and wall fans, kitchen extract fans and bearings.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we’re fully insured. On top of that, we’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, trading since 2009.
- Location
- The Frenches (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Paperwork
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the job changes from site to site
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans outside are exposed to rain and condensation. Rust on fixings and housings is a frequent find.
Belt-driven fans
A squeal when the fan starts is a classic belt symptom. Belts are checked for wear, tension and alignment and replaced if they’re worn.
Why act early in The Frenches
A fan that is running slowly is not clearing the kitchen properly. Staff work in hotter, steamier air and grease has more chance to settle on surfaces and in the duct. Planning a trip to The Frenches ahead is easier for everyone than a rushed one.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why choose Duct Doctor in The Frenches
- Fully insured
- Every visit written up, with photos
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- In business since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide or our accreditations and certificates.
Honest limits
We will not sell you work that doesn’t address the problem, so these are the things it won’t cover:
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
If in doubt, call us on 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Bearings
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
The Frenches questions
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in The Frenches?
That is Test Valley council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in The Frenches. An officer may ask how the kitchen is ventilated, so keep repair records with your maintenance file.
Do you work in villages like The Frenches?
Yes, The Frenches is part of our area, however small the site. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
What do you do with what you remove?
It leaves the site with us at the end of the visit. During the work, it’s contained so the area stays clean.
Do you offer emergency callouts?
Yes. Our emergency line runs 24/7, for problems that can’t wait. Ring any time and tell us what’s happened.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry full insurance and have been trading since 2009.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The interval depends on how much the system is used and what we find, and we explain the reasoning on the report.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: sheeting over floors, worktops and anything close to the work. The area is left tidy, with our waste taken away.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Plans on a 3, 6 or 12-monthly cycle are available, to suit the system and how it’s used.
Between visits
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Note when the fan trips or cuts out
- Don’t cook with gaps in the filter bank
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
Keep an ear on the fan after the repair. If anything changes, let us know rather than waiting for it to fail.
The fan is part of every full TR19 clean. A clean impeller stays in balance, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
Do you need extract fan repair in The Frenches?
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. A motor that strains runs hot, trips out or eventually burns out.
What we are most often called out for:
- A dead fan motor
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- An old fan that needs replacing
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
Fan failures around The Frenches don’t keep office hours, and neither does our emergency line.
What to look for in a quote
- What hours they’ll be on site
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Proof of insurance
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in The Frenches
Every site gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The scale of the work
- The condition we find in the survey
We do not list prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form, and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
Many jobs can be priced from pictures and some basics. Send what you can of the following:
- When the site is open and when it’s quiet
- A few general shots of the system
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Problems your staff have spotted
Quotes are quick. Send a few details and pictures, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a time that suits the site.
The process
The first job on site is protection: floors, worktops and anything near the work are covered. After that, the system is made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered, and the area is cleaned down before we leave. For a village or hamlet like The Frenches, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- On site, the fan is safely isolated.
- The fan and its controls are checked to pin down the fault.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send pictures: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and we can price many jobs without a visit.
Advice
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Extract fan repair around The Frenches
It’s Test Valley council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in The Frenches. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month.
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Church of All Saints or elsewhere in The Frenches, can seize between uses.
The Frenches is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Every kind of commercial site in The Frenches, extract fan repair is something we can help with. Visits can be booked for evenings, overnight or weekends so trading is not interrupted. The Frenches is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for extract fan repair. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
We cover every part of SO51 for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Other places close to The Frenches include Shootash (1 mile east), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), West Wellow (2 miles south-west), East Wellow (2 miles south) and Blackhill (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Near you in The Frenches
The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find King Johns House (2.7 miles east) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Copythorne Common.